‘Death Valley’ Star Gwyneth Keyworth Leads Royal Shakespeare Company’s ‘Twelfth Night’ at the Barbican (EXCLUSIVE)

The Royal Shakespeare Company has unveiled the full cast for its acclaimed production of “Twelfth Night,” directed by “The Crown” star Prasanna Puwanarajah, which transfers to London’s Barbican.

Following a sold-out, five-star run in Stratford-upon-Avon that earned Puwanarajah the U.K. Theatre Award for best director, the show continues its life in the capital with a mix of returning cast members and fresh faces. Gwyneth Keyworth (“Death Valley,” “Misfits”) reprises her role as Viola, alongside Daniel Monks (“Pulse,” “Teenage Dick”) as Orsino in his RSC debut.

They join Freema Agyeman (“Doctor Who,” “New Amsterdam”) as Olivia, Michael Grady-Hall (“Venice Preserved,” “Imperium”) as Feste, and Samuel West (“Slow Horses,” “All Creatures Great and Small”) as Malvolio.

“The Stratford run was busy and buzzy and the Barbican is such an iconic place to play a Shakespeare play,” said Puwanarajah. “I’m looking forward to getting back in the rehearsal room with this incredible company of performers and creatives, including new family member Daniel Monks this time around. Christmas is a time of year to be together and laugh, and also to remember people. I’m so happy to say that this production really delivered this for audiences last year.”

The full ensemble includes Emily Benjamin (Priest), Norman Bowman (Antonio), George Fletcher (Second Officer/Orsino’s Attendant), Demetri Goritsas (Sir Andrew Aguecheek), Danielle Henry (Maria), Michael Lyle (First Officer/Orsino’s Attendant), Cat McKeever (Sea Captain), Daniel Millar (Fabian), Reece Miller (Orsino’s Attendant), Charlotte O’Leary (Olivia’s Woman), Thom Petty (Curio), Rhys Rusbatch (Sebastian), Joplin Sibtain (Sir Toby Belch), Tom Sowinski (Orsino’s Attendant) and David Whitworth (Valentine).

The creative team reunites under Puwanarajah’s direction, with lighting designers Bethany Gupwell and Zoe Spurr, composer Matt Maltese, sound designer George Dennis, movement director Polly Bennett, casting director Matthew Dewsbury CDG, and associate director Zoë Templeman-Young.

Twelfth Night runs at the Barbican from Dec. 8, through Jan. 17, 2026.